Risk Management Specialist

Meijer • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Risk Management Specialist adjudicates general liability claims and handles and evaluates assigned represented, false arrest, pharmacy, and auto liability claims. The role investigates represented claims, including store visits and recorded statements when appropriate, and assists with evaluating claims for potential indemnification from outside sources. The specialist also supports the administration of complicated claims handled by examiners, audits examiner claim files, and approves claim payments within assigned authority limits.

The position participates in claim review meetings, helps develop claim-handling procedures to improve efficiency, and provides training and information to units. It also trains and mentors claims staff, maintains timely, accurate, and complete claim activity diaries, and completes special projects as directed by the Risk Manager. Other duties may be performed as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of claims adjusting experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Handle and evaluate assigned represented claims.
• Conduct investigations of represented claims, including store visits and recorded statements when appropriate.
• Assist in evaluating claims for potential indemnification from outside sources.
• Assist with administering complicated claims handled by examiners.
• Audit examiner claim files.
• Train and mentor claims staff.
• Handle and evaluate assigned false arrest claims.
• Handle and evaluate assigned pharmacy claims.
• Participate in claim review meetings.
• Assist in developing claim-handling procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Assist units with training and information.
• Approve claim payments within assigned authority limits.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete claim activity diaries.
• Complete special projects as directed by the Risk Manager.
• Handle and evaluate auto liability claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time